Loki: Chef João Marreiros’ Surprise Tasting Menu in Portimão

A very small chef-led fine dining restaurant in Portimão. Chef João Marreiros serves one surprise tasting menu, highly seasonal, built around extremely local Algarve products. Reservations are very limited.

Loki does one thing and does it on its own terms. There is no à la carte, no alternative menu and no standing dishes. Guests sit for a single surprise tasting menu that changes with what the season, the local producers and the day's catch allow.

The kitchen is chef-led by João Marreiros, who sources extremely locally from Algarve producers and boats. What lands on the plate reflects what is at its best on the day you visit, which makes each sitting distinct from the one before.

Because the room is small and the format hands-on, reservations are very limited and need to be made ahead. Loki suits guests who want to be led through a menu rather than build one themselves.

What to expect:

• Very small chef-led fine dining restaurant in Portimão
• One surprise tasting menu, no à la carte
• Highly seasonal, built around extremely local Algarve producers
• Reservations very limited; advance booking essential
• Chef João Marreiros in the kitchen